Screen Test of Time
Suzan Eraslan and David DawThe Screen Test of Time is a podcast where Suzan Eraslan and David Daw set out to watch every movie ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, in order, from the first awards season to eventually the present day. Each week, they watch and review a different movie, and when they've watched everything nominated in a particular year, they tell you whether the Oscar went to the right one!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | ||||
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Anatomy of a Murder is a courtroom drama that introduces some of the touchstones of the genre, including the the “I’m just a simple country lawyer” trope, with Jimmy Stewart as said lawyer. With a Duke Ellington score and a surprisingly nuanced appro... more
The 1959 adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank (adapted from the stage play, in turn adapted from the original diary) has a lot to recommend it. Only problem? The lead, and titular character, isn’t one of them.
You know what there’s Room at the Top for? A new Bengal Lancer Episode! As we’re working through our backlog of recorded episodes, some of the topics discussed are old news, but some of them are news so old it’s new again. Enjoy some media recommenda... more
If we had a nickel for every time there was a film nominated for Best Picture in 1958 that was based on a play that dealt with the trauma of a man hiding his homosexuality in a post-WWII world, but rewrote the script so the gay character was straight... more
Rosalind Russel plays the titular aunt with delightful flair in this first adaptation of the best selling novel. A perfect balance of zany and clever, Auntie Mame is deceptively thoughtful, though not without some glaring failures at the Screen Test ... more
Tennessee Williams hated this adaptation of his play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof so much that he went up to people standing in line for it and said, “This movie will set the industry back 50 years. Go home!” Our episode won’t do that, but we agree with him... more
Sidney Poitier makes his Screen Test of Time debut in this message movie, co-starring Tony Curtis, that's actually good. Two escaped chain gang convicts, one Black and one white, have to learn to work together to escape the law. Sounds like a simple,... more
Split score alert! David and Suzan both hate and love the same things about Gigi, most of which boils down to Maurice Chevalier (the former) and everything else (the latter), but that doesn’t mean they weigh each equally. Ernst Lubitsch may be dead a... more
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- Disappointing
The point of this podcast is to take classic Hollywood films and compare them to today’s imperfect sensibilities. This translates to every movie being sexist and racist. Pretty dull.
Apple Podcasts2Movie degree
United Statesa year ago - This….is a podcast
Two people with zero experience or authority on film got bored and started a podcast. They have no use for OSCAR choices, so they chose to focus on nominated films.
One of them had never seen CITIZEN KANE before- that’s how little they have experienced classic movies.
If they hate musicals, or other genres - DON’T WATCH THEM! How could such a biased review be useful.
These people have mostly bad things to say about some of the best movies ever, but - hey, they loved MAGIC MIKE.
Apple Podcasts2David Gibbs Portland 4444United States2 years ago - Yuk
Contemporary woke analysis of old movies - thanks but no thanks.
Apple Podcasts1angrylfUnited States2 years ago - Not as good as it could be
The hosts have great rapport with each other and can be very funny. I wish they did even a basic level of looking things up on Wikipedia though. They’re not that knowledgeable about film history and it shows again and again. Lastly, the profanity is intense even for me and I have a mouth like a sailor.
Apple Podcasts3OxfordspliceUnited States3 years ago - Love this podcast!
I listen to several podcasts about movies, and I tend to gravitate toward those podcasts that deconstruct, and analyze, all the aspects of any given film. I am, apparently, a movie nerd. I am not sure how I missed this one, because Suzan and David are funny and astute and willing to speak truth to classics! I applaud them foe slogging through horrible movies. We all know the Academy has nominated movies for, and awarded the Oscar to, some very badly made films. Those episodes are hilarious! Yet,... more
Apple Podcasts5MountainBeachUnited States3 years ago If you want to listen to two terribly negative people who appear to loathe classic films, you may enjoy this. But when I heard them say that Montgomery Clift is a terrible actor, I can't take them seriously. They didn't even give a reason why they feel this way. They also bashed Bette Davis in the same podcast, so I assume they simply don't recognize good acting. There are plenty of great podcasts about old movies out there, so I'm going to enjoy those and delete this one.
Podchaser13 years agojopratt1965- Love this podcast!
I listen to several podcasts about movies, and I tend to gravitate toward those podcasts that deconstruct, and analyze, all the aspects of any given film. I am, apparently, a movie nerd.
I am not sure how I missed this one, because Suzan and David are funny and astute and willing to speak truth to classics!
I applaud them foe slogging through horrible movies. We all know the Academy has nominated movies for, and awarded the Oscar to, some very badly made films. Those episodes are hilarious!
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Apple Podcasts5MountainBeachUnited States4 years ago - Funny, Engaging, and Educational!
I’m not much of a movie buff, but it’s still fun listening to SToT. It’s wonderful to listen to David and Suzan every week; they have an easy rapport, and it’s obvious they’re both having a lot of fun. Even when the movie is abysmal (or even abominable...), it’s still great to laugh (and learn) on this enjoyable tour through cinema history.
10/10, would recommend!
Apple Podcasts5mullse01United States4 years ago - Excellent, informative podcast
This is a wonderful podcast that will leave film enthusiasts cackling with laughter. It is hard to reject the biting wit of David Daw and Suzan Eraslan has such an impressive knowledge of classic cinema that one can’t help but be astonished by the conviction with which she speaks. I would recommend that you listen to their episode on The Divorcee, they discuss Norma Shearer’s hotness in detail and I’m always here for that. I hope they keep up the great work.
Apple Podcasts5Susan-Hayward
New Zealand5 years ago So, they're complaining about the modern World. They should come to us 2920...they would not complain anymore.
Podcast Addict55 years agoInaLeinweber- Never trust a great movie poster.
Screen Test of Time is funny, smart and engaging. Going through early Hollywood's best picture nominees with David and Suzan has been a highlight of my weekly podcast listening since I found them, and I'm looking forward to what's to come as they eventually move into the modern day. The hosts' conversations are a lot of fun to listen in on, even without having seen many of the films they've made it through thus far, and there's something so charming in their approach; I find them particularly fu... more
Apple Podcasts5mauricechevalierUnited States7 years ago - An Epic and Hilarious Endeavor!
This is an underrated movie series. Their dedication despite suffering through worse-than-expected films is equal parts commendable and hilarious.
Apple Podcasts5Primeval1884United States7 years ago - great if you love movies. or if you like them. or if you're indifferent to them. just listen, okay?
This is a great podcast for anyone who is interested in movies. Susan and David are great and hilarious, and always have insightful & funny things to say about whichever Oscar-nominated movie they slogged through this week :)
Apple Podcasts5balrogboogie42United States7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #98 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Philippines/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Taiwan/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Sweden/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Ireland/TV & Film/Film History |
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Exploring classic cinema, a dynamic duo scrutinizes each film ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, celebrating the art of filmmaking while tackling contemporary critiques. They engage their audience with witty analyses, often addressing pressing social issues highlighted in the films, such as sexism, racism, and class dynamics. Unique in structure, this podcast not only reviews films in chronological order but also revisits historical contexts, allowing listeners to appreciate how these works resonate with modern sensibilities. Their humorous exchanges and in-depth discussions aim to inform both passionate cinephiles and casual viewers alike, making it a must-listen for anyone who enjoys thoughtful film critique.
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